Elementary Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Description

Our Lady’s School is seeking a qualified, experienced and passionate educator who is deeply committed to developing Christ-centered, forward-thinking leaders to serve our future Church and our world. In particular for this long-term substitute position, Our Lady’s School is seeking an educator to teach self-contained 4th grade, with #16 students enrolled. Estimated duration: February 1 - June 30. This is an hourly, non-benefited position with an opportunity for continued employment in other areas of the school for the 24-25 school year.  

Mission Statement:  The mission of Our Lady's School is to provide a quality Catholic education that prepares our students for lives of service and leadership. In the Ignatian tradition, we establish a Christ-centered environment that nurtures the spiritual, academic, social, and cultural development of the whole child. We strive to provide all families in the community with the opportunity to receive a Catholic education.  

Teaching Responsibilities: (These responsibilities will at times be collaborative, as required by the expectations of the administration, based on the nature of this position being a long-term substitute position.)  

• Develop and implement lesson plans aligned to the Common Core and California State standards as well as the Diocese of San Diego Religion Standards  
• Establish a positive classroom culture and maintain strong classroom management to maximize instructional time 
• Differentiate classroom instruction to meet the needs of all learners  
• Regularly collect and analyze data to inform and adjust instruction  
• Skillfully use technology to accomplish learning goals and increase student engagement  
• Evaluate students' academic and social growth, keep appropriate records, prepare progress reports and report cards (grades) Communicate regularly with parents and guardians on student progress  
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve instructional practices throughout the school and share best practices  
• Actively participate in ongoing professional development 

Administrative/Other Responsibilities: 

• Return voicemail/e-mail messages in a timely manner  
• Communicate regularly with parents  
• Maintain a neat and orderly classroom  
• Demonstrate a respectful demeanor with staff, students, and parents  
• Observe utmost confidentiality regarding parent, student, staff information/conversations  
• Supervise playground and other areas of duty (dismissal, etc.) as the role may require  
• Other duties as assigned (including supervision during Mass and school-wide activities)  

Requirements

Religious Qualifications:  

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic (preferred)  
• Basic Catechetical Certification (preferred)  
• Respects and understands a Catholic school philosophy  

Professional Qualifications:  

• Possess a cleared California multiple subject teaching credential (preferred)  
• Possess a Bachelor’s Degree  
• Clear criminal background check (a clear Livescan for the Diocese of San Diego is a condition of employment)  
• Experience teaching in an elementary school classroom  
• Positive professional references and recommendations  

Physical Requirements:  

To successfully meet the needs of the students in his/her care, the teacher must:  

• Spend the majority of the day standing in the classroom. While standing the teacher will frequently hold objects they are working with or demonstrating  
• Sit on an occasional basis when developing lesson plans, grading, etc.  
• Walk through the classroom and be able to maneuver in tight spaces between desks. Walk on  both even and uneven surfaces 
• Deal with students while kneeling or squatting, stooping, or bending  
• Reach at, below, or above shoulder height with the dominant upper extremity; may require trunk or neck rotation to look back at the class  
• Assist in moving children's desks and chairs to change the layout of the classroom to influence the learning situation. It is occasionally necessary to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds from the office to classrooms While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to be inside the classroom

The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the classroom and preschool environment, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, trainings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend trainings or workshops, and/or field trips.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Our Lady’s School, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.